Natures Sway Organics User manual

“The natural way to
welcome your newborn”
Baby Hammock
Congratulations on choosing the ideal first bed for your baby!
We appreciate the confidence you have expressed in the
Natures Sway®brand through your purchase. Natures Sway
has endeavoured to create a reliable, safe, and durable
product by using carefully sourced, high quality components.
All of our products are covered by warranty.
Please take the time to read of all the information in this
booklet. It’s important to ensure correct assembly so that
your baby will enjoy the maximum benefits that sleeping
in a hammock can bring. We ask that you trust your
instincts as a parent to keep your baby safe.
If you are in any doubt about the correct use
of this product, please consult the safety
check-list overleaf or contact us.
• Naturallysoothesbabywithitsgentle
bounce and cocoon-like design.
• Freefromchemicaldyesorbleach.
• Madefromdoubleboiled,
pre-washed cotton calico or
55% hemp, 45% certified organic
cotton (Organics option).
• PureNewZealandwoolmattress.
• Keepsbabysafelyontheirbackwith
even, continuous support for their spine.

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Safe Use:
This hammock is exclusively intended for back sleeping only.
Do not place baby on their side or tummy.
 Theweightlimitforthishammockis15kg.Foraninfantof10kgormorewe
recommend using 2 springs side by side for a firmer bounce.
The hammock should never be bounced so hard as to cause the parts to ‘jump’.
 Neverusewithamattresswiderthan35cm,longerthan100cmorthickerthan
2.5cm when compressed. Warning: do not modify base with a flat board. If a firmer
base is preferred please use our cocofibre mattress stiffener and only for babies
4kg or heavier.
 Thehammockbasemustbenohigherthan40cmabovetheground,withthe
exceptionfrom0-2monthswhenyoumayndthathavingthehammockatwaist
height is safer and easier on your back.
Do not sleep baby in excessive layers of bedding or clothing and avoid synthetic
materials as babies can overheat. Note: Hats are not suitable as they can move
over the face and interfere with breathing.
As per bassinet standards: When a child is able to roll, sit, kneel or to pull
itself up, the hammock is no longer safe and should not be used.
Safety Check: Please ensure hammock is assembled correctly.
 ChecktheNaturesSwayceilingscrewisatleast40mmintosolidwoodandwill
take your weight.
Check the hammock is centred and fixed at the top ring with either our
recommended D-ring or with a secure tie.
Always ensure the wooden beam is securely fastened to the hammock body
and is horizontal to within 5˚.
Check that all clips and hooks are closed and secure. NEVER use the hammock
with open hooks as bouncing may cause disconnection between parts.
Do not use hammock if parts are broken, torn, frayed or missing.
Do not suspend the hammock from any fixture not recommended by Natures Sway.
Safe Environment:
Check the floor area under the hammock is free of obstacles.
Ensure that any ties or mobiles are well out of reach of small children.
 Keepyourbabyandthehammockcloseby,forinstanceinthelivingroomfor
day sleeps and by the caregivers bed for night sleeping.
Never leave young children unsupervised in the vicinity of the hammock.
It is not intended as a swing or as children’s play equipment.
Pay close attention to your baby’s surroundings and environment.
Do not place the hammock next to any open fire, wood stove, gas heater,
electric heater, heat pump or other source of strong heat.

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Natures Sway Organics Hammock
• Natures Sway Organics Hammock
Includes: pre-washed hammock body, wooden
beam, galvanised spring (with safety strap,
cover and stainless steel swivel snap hook),
stainless steel D-ring and a carry bag for
your hammock.
• Natural Wool Mattress
• 1 Cotton Fitted Sheet
• Chain & Screws
• Door Clamp
• Instruction Booklet
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

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1 Ceiling Attachments
Where at all possible we recommend hanging your hammock from the ceiling.
This option saves space and gives best access and height flexibility.
Forexample,youcanhangthehammocknexttoorevenoveryourbed.
Natures Sway Ceiling Screws Pack
Our carefully selected stainless steel coach-eye screws are designed
for suspension from a wooden beam or ceiling joist. Note: these are
for solid wood only. Do not use alternative hooks which are open,
you need the closed loop of the coach-eye for safety.
Natures Sway Chain & Karabiner Set
The stainless steel chain with karabiner at each end is available in
½m or 1m lengths and are designed for attaching the hammock
to a ceiling screw or door clamp where doorways or arches are
particularly high. You can also use the chain to wrap around an
exposed beam or branch. Secure both ends with the karabiners
then attach spring and hammock.
Installation
To select a site for hanging the baby hammock, look for a draught
free area with a sturdy wooden beam or ceiling joist in the
ceiling close to your bed or living area. You may need to use
a stud finder or consult a building professional.
Drill a small pilot hole of no more than 4mm diameter and
40mmdeepintothecenterofthebeam.Screwtheceiling
screwfullyintotheholesothatatleast40mmofthescrew
isabletogripintosolidwood.Forahometest,makesure
the screw can hold an adults weight once it is installed.
Only then should it be used for your baby.
Suspension Options:
Ceiling
SCrew
“Natures Sway baby hammocks provide our newborn infants with
a natural alternative to sleeping ‘in mother’. At Birthcare we have
been delighted with the success that settling in a hammock can
bring. Hammocks are available in most private rooms and,
of course, in the nursery.”
Birthcare,Auckland,NewZealand
Have the ceiling
attachment in the bedroom
and use the door clamp
elsewhere.

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2 Door Clamp
Foragreatmobileortemporaryoption,theNaturesSwayDoorClampis
sometimes the best solution as when traveling it will often fit on the frame of
an open wardrobe. If visiting a friend you can take baby’s familiar bed for their
routine sleep without needing to transport the stand. The powder-coated door
clamp is designed to clamp onto the framing of most standard doorways up to
250mmwideandissprungloadedtogriptighterthemoreweightyouapply.
It has clear non-toxic PVC tubing on the top clamps to protect paintwork and
provide a non-slip hold, and a stainless steel quick-link for secure and easy
hammock attachment.
Open door clamp. Hook over framing
and pull down to
check it is secure.
Attach hammock
spring with the
quick-link clip.
1. 2. 3.
Important Safety Information:
• Donotuseiftheframingisworn,broken
or damaged.
• Donotuseifthetopofthedoorframing
is sloped or curved.
• Ensurequick-linkclipisclosed–ngertightonly.
• Onlysuitableforbabiesupto20kg.
• Donotswingfromdoorclamp.
“We felt it a good omen when the
hammock arrived, it was so beautiful
and obviously made with great love
and attention to detail.”
Nancy Goodstein

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Setting Up Your Baby Hammock
1. When hanging the hammock from the ceiling you will
need to use half or all of the stainless steel chain and
karabiner clips to get a suitable height. Use the lower
karabiner clip to attach to the top of the spring. When
using the door clamp the quick-link clip can attach to the
spring. In both case, the swivel snap hook on the bottom
ofthespringshouldbehanging130-150cmfromthe
ground i.e. about head height.
2. Attach the stainless steel ring on the hammock body to
the swivel snap hook. Ensure that the D-ring sitting just
below the ring is closed and is holding the fabric so the
hammock is exactly centred. If you fold the hammock
in half the sides should be even. This fitting has been
included to stabilise the hammock and prevent side
tilting. Contact us if you have an earlier model with a
fabric tie or no D-ring.
3. You will find cotton ties on each side of the hammock, 36cm down from the top,
the wooden spreader beam is designed to sit just above these points. Tightly
gather and bunch the fabric until it can be squeezed into the notches at the ends
of the beam. Do both sides and check the beam is horizontal. To secure it in place,
wrap the cotton ties once around the fabric below the beam, then cross up over
the wood and tie with a bow.
4. Customer needs to wash and dry the fitted sheet
before making the bed. All other parts are ready for
use once assembled.
If a mattress protector is desired, please use a
breathable one such as wool or the Natures Sway
MattressProtector–donotuseplastic.
“Our positive identity is based on
feeling right, good and welcome…”
FromtheContinuumConceptbyJeanLeidloff
–aninspirationtoNaturesSway.

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Placing Your Baby in the Hammock
WithaMattressStiffener WithoutaMattressStiffener
1. Place your baby on their back in the centre of the hammock. A newborns head can
be proportionately heavier than their body, sometimes causing the head to tilt lower
than the feet in the hammock. If this happens, simply place a small weight under the
mattress at the foot-end to elevate the head-end. This can also be a good position
for babies prone to reflux.
2. A key feature of the hammock is that it makes babies feel held so expect it to
fold gently around your baby. This is perfectly safe for babies lying on their back,
even when they turn their head, as the wool will naturally compact rather than
push against them (unlike foam).
3. Some parents prefer a slightly firmer base for their baby. The Natures Sway
Coco-breMattressStiffener,placedunderthemattress,assistsinkeepingthe
sides open around baby. If it is the curve that you wish to reduce then place a
small folded towel under the mattress and/or stiffener from the shoulder area
down. This will ensure the head is tilted back slightly and the airway is clear.
Exercise caution, it’s possible a very light newborn could roll if the mattress is too
firm, so NEVER make the base rigid or completely flat. We recommend using the
Coco-breMattressStiffenerforbabies4kgorheavier.
4. The gentle curve of the hammock keeps babies on their back and is designed
to support the natural C-curve of their developing spine and nervous system.
Babies spines and hips are not ready for load bearing until they start to walk,
the fabric of the hammocks offers even, continuous support and reduces
pressure points especially on the head, shoulders and hips.
5. A soft sheet or blanket can be placed up to baby’s shoulders and tucked into
the sides for extra warmth. Alternatively a baby swaddle, wrap or purpose built
sleeping bag are great options. The wool mattress will keep baby quite warm
so keep extra bedding to a minimum.
6. Babies use the hammock (on average) for their first 6 months. Around this stage
they naturally require less bouncing to soothe them, their bodies are beginning
to straighten and strengthen and a still, flat bed becomes the bed of choice.
7 Mostbabieswilltransferfromtheirhammocksquitenaturallyandeasilyanytime
from3to12months,dependingontheirtemperamentandneeds.Forbabieswho
still like to sleep in the hammock past 9 months we have longer accessories.
If baby begins to roll, sit or pull up in the hammock it is no longer suitable.

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Thank you for your purchase of the Natures Sway®‘Organics’ Baby Hammock.
In choosing this product you have entered your baby into a unique partnership with
comfort and sustainability.
Our ‘Organics’ range is mainly constructed from 55% hemp and 45% certified organic
cotton. The unique characteristics of hemp mean that it can be grown without pesticides.
It also has natural UV resistance and anti-bacterial/anti-fungal properties that will last
through repeated washing. When mixed with certified organic cotton, the resulting
fabric is soft and durable; yet it remains free from harmful chemicals that can damage
the environment.
Thishammockpackalsocontainsa100%NewZealandwoolmattresscompletewith
a certified organic cotton fitted sheet which provides that final touch of comfort and
luxury. Wool is famous for its ability to draw moisture away from the body, which means
that your baby will be kept cooler in the summer yet warmer and drier in the winter. The
combination of Natures Sway®‘Organics’ with wool means that you are using a product
that is both a pure and safe choice for your baby.
The features of your Natures Sway® ‘Organics’ Baby Hammock are:
• Hammockconstructedfrom‘Organics’fabric
• Naturalwoolmattresswithanoutershellconstructedfrom‘Organics’fabric.
• NaturesSwayttedsheetsaremadewith100%organiccottonknit.
• Knitpartsconstructedfrom100%organiccottonknit.
Natures Sway®Baby Hammocks have been tested by discerning parents and satisfied
babies since 1993. We are continually refining our products so that we can continue to
deliver an excellent ‘back to nature’ beginning for babies of the 21st century. Currently
25%ofourproductionisorganic.100%ofourproductionismadeinNewZealand
with love and care.
Natures Sway®‘Organics’ – securing a better
environment and future for your baby.
Natures Sway ‘Organics’ Baby Hammock

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Natures Sway Accessories Available from
www.naturessway.co.nz
& our stockists
Natures Sway
Fitted & Top Sheets
Alloursheetsare100%cotton.
Options are; fluffy brushed cotton,
homespun cotton for summer or
our luxurious knit organic cotton.
Natures Sway Cocofibre Mattress Stiffener
Designed to make your Natures Sway Baby
Hammock firmer and flatter, this all natural
product is made from coconut fibres held
togetherwithnaturallatex.Mustbeused
underneath a mattress or mattress protector.
Natures Sway Mosquito Net
Our specially designed mosquito net fits over the
wooden beam of your Natures Sway Baby Hammock to
keep baby safe from insects for an undisturbed sleep.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE
Olive Green Organics Hammock. Baby can be
swaddled and tucked in with a sheet or blanket.
Also Available:
•OliveGreenOrganicsHammocks
•OrganicCottonKnitSwaddles
• WoolMattressProtector
• ExtraLong1mMattress
• ExtraLong1mCocobreMattressStiffener
• ScrollSpringDivider
• The‘Little Snuggles’ range of Swaddles
andMuslinCloths
• CotandBassinetMattressesandSheets
made to order

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Available from
www.naturessway.co.nz
& our stockists
The Natures Sway Hammock Stand
The Natures Sway Hammock Stand offers you more options for portability
and convenience than fixed ceiling suspension. In our search for the ideal
alternative to ceiling suspension we considered and tested many different
hammock stand prototypes, but we have concluded that the four legged U-bar
option is the safest, tallest and most stable design. There are no dangerous
bars directly underneath the hammock and it cannot be swung or tipped, the
primary motion is bouncing up and down on the spring.
The stand is ideal if you want the freedom of moving the hammock anywhere
both indoors and outdoors. At 188cm tall it takes up less than 1m2of floor
space. It’s easy to assemble and dismantle. It packs down to under 1m long
and less than 7kg for storage and portability.
ThestandismanufacturedinNewZealandfrom
strong lightweight tubular steel and is powder-
coated either silver-gray for a cool metallic
finish or desert-sand for a warm beige tone.